The History of Musical Instruments

The History of Musical InstrumentsThis first comprehensive history of musical instruments, this book ranges from prehistoric times to the 20th century. It traverses five continents and every stage of evolution, from primitive rattles and bull roarers to the electric organ. Author Curt Sachs, one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, combines rich scholarship with personal insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts. Beginning with the earliest

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was a major forum for the movement's ideas and concepts ― ideas which today are enjoying a renaissance in the design community

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and original interpretation make this volume indispensable to students and other readers interested in classical civilization and comparative religion

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